Kaiseki Den Nzvimbo Yekudyira by Monique Lee

Kaiseki Den Nzvimbo Yekudyira by Monique Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2018 Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award in Nzvimbo yeMukati neMusangano Competition Category.

BronziMukati· 2018

Kaiseki Den Nzvimbo Yekudyira

by Monique Lee

Client: Kaiseki Den by Saotome

Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award Winner in Mukati Category

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The Design

About Kaiseki Den Nzvimbo Yekudyira

Kaiseki Den naSaotome, vanoshandisa zvisarudzika Wabi-sabi dhizaini zvinhu zviri nyore, akaomeswa mameseji, kuzvishingisa uye zvakasikwa kuratidza muenzaniso weZen kuseri kwaKauri cuisine. Shoplate inovakwa neakasikwa akasanganiswa huni mitsetse mitsetse inopa matatu-mativi ekuona maitiro. Iyo yekupinda mukamuri uye VIP makamuri neJapan Karesansui zvinhu zvinomutsa fungidziro yekuve munzvimbo ine rugare isina rugare nekubvunda uye kutenderera kweguta. Iyo yemukati mune yakanyanya nyore kurongedza ine mashoma ekushongedza. Iwo akajeka-akachekwa matanda mitsara uye translucent wagami pepa ine zvinyoro nyoro chengetedza wakasununguka kunzwa.

The Recognition

About the Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award

Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Kaiseki Den Nzvimbo Yekudyira, rukudzo rwakakwirira kwazvo runopiwa kumadhizaini akasiyana anozivikanwa nekugadzira, njere nekungwara. Vakunda veBronzi mabasa ane unyanzvi hwakakwana uye kugadzira kunoshamisa kunosimbisa ruzivo rukuru, pfungwa nehunyanzvi hwevagadziri vawo. Kaiseki Den Nzvimbo Yekudyira inotarisirwa kuva chinhu chinokudzwa kwazvo, chinoremekedzwa uye chinodiwa, chine hunyanzvi hunoonekwa uye zvitsva. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award inosanganisa maitiro akanakisa muhunyanzvi, sayenzi, dhizaini netekinoroji uye yakasiyana nekutarisisa zvidiki. Kaiseki Den Nzvimbo Yekudyira inogutsa zvinodiwa zvakanaka, inobata zvishuvo, inokwezva manzwiro uye inomutsa kuda kuziva.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Kaiseki Den, serves Kaiseki cuisine which is a tribute to transcendental meditation. The design employs simple shapes in a three-dimensional perspective for a modest and peaceful vibe. To bring out the concept of original state of nature associated with Kaiseki and its Zen philosophy, simple, soft sandy or earthy colours, natural materials, coarse marble floor are used. They are a visual pacifier to manifest a calm mind and customers are in a brief retreat from the busy city.
Dimensions & Packaging: The site area is 137.3 sq.m
Tags: Elegant, Simple, Natural, Environment Friendly, Peaceful, wabi-sabi
Production Technology: Sustainable natural materials closest to its raw texture are selected to present the original state of nature. Tailor-made natural composite wood strips with metal strip inserted manually for a sturdy structure for shop front were assembled on spot. Interior is decorated with coarse marble floor, bamboo bark wall paper, wood screen door and linen Noren. An energy saving LED lighting system is employed. Wagami light boxes conceal an adjustable LED lighting system. For best visual effects and easy maintenance, paper cover is in a door construction with hinges hidden at the top.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge comes from its geographical complexity. Situated on a slope, it combines 2 units of irregular shapes on different horizontal levels and with different ceiling heights. Partial area sinks below ground level outside, blocking natural light source.
Its’ irregular shape posts a feeling of disorder. Reworking the drainage system compatible with an open kitchen design requires a full-scale construction of raising the floor for a unified level surface. A simple layout, minimum use of colours and decorations also post difficulty in creating a Japanese feeling.
Research: In order to create a comfortable and simple Japanese design, we chose Japanese garden as our design direction. We researched into Kyoto Jinfu Temple Karesansui - dry landscape through different books and internet. Understanding its representation of Wasbi-sabi and the Zen meaning behind the concept. We coordinate and employ these aesthetic concepts into our design to create a tranquil atmosphere.
Inspiration: Kaiseki refers to the warm pebble Buddhist monks put on their belly during Zen contemplation to soothe feeling of hunger, a divine tool to assist the pursuit of ultimate truth. The design uses Wabi-sabi Aesthetics elements like simplicity, asymmetry to simulate a natural environment. The Japanese Karesansui Landscape represents a static form. Images like static ripple lines as Running Water, Circles as Rock meaning Land are believed to manifest a calm mind and build a tranquil environment.
Project Duration: The project stated in Feb 2017 and finished in May 2017 in Hong Kong.
Located at Shop 3-4, G/F, The Oakhill, 28 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Operation Flow: Drainage system was re-laid to allow for an open kitchen and dining counter design. Diners can see chefs cook and talk with them. Floor of kitchen and main hall was raised for extra underground space to embed drainage pipes and to keep bar counter table on same level for diners and chefs chat comfortably. On the opposite is an open space with a sliding screen in translucent Wagami paper and wooden strips. When fully open, it becomes a spacious hall. When slided closed, it creates a Washitsu private room. This allows flexible and full use of space and light, and strengthens a Japanese vibe.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Monique Lee, 2017
Team Members: Design Director: Monique Lee
Designer: Thomas Chu
Image Credits: Image #1- Photographer Ray Chow, Kaiseki Den 2017
Image #2- Photographer Ray Chow, Kaiseki Den 2017
Image #3- Photographer Ray Chow, Kaiseki Den 2017
Image #4- Photographer Ray Chow, Kaiseki Den 2017
Image #5- Photographer Ray Chow, Kaiseki Den 2017